John Lewis

John grew up in Genoa, graduated from Genoa High School, and has been a lifelong member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, where he served on the ElderLife Board of Trustees and has sung in the choir for many years. In 1999 he retired from GTE after 30 years as a telephone install/repairman. John recently retired as the “telephone man” at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. He served on the Clay-Genoa Volunteer Fire Department for years and after 35 years, retired as Assistant Chief from the Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Station 3.

John has been married to Teresa (Harder) since 1977 and has two daughters, Sara Bourgeouis and Mary Lewis, John has three grandchildren John Lewis Therrien, Max & Sam Bourgeouis. He enjoys attending Comet sporting events and watching John Wayne and James Bond movies. Over the years John has sung at many friends’ and relatives’ weddings (many of whom are still married!)

John was elected to Council in 2010 and has enjoyed serving the Genoa community that has always been an important part of his life.

John Lewis can be reached by telephone, email or written correspondence for any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.